California’s drought outlook will lead to more dust storms, poor air quality, study finds
The Climate Prediction Center’s recent dire drought outlook for California and the western United States has some more bad news: The dry, hot conditions will worsen air quality and introduce more dust and pollen allergens into the air. Meteorologists say Southern California will bear the brunt of the worst air quality and allergens, but the Central Valley may also be affected if wind patterns blow north. … The dry, hot conditions could lead to more dust storms — also called haboobs — in the region as well, meteorologists reported. Here’s what to know about how the dry, hot conditions will affect air quality in California.
Other drought news:
- San Francisco Chronicle: Extreme ‘thirstwaves’ are an emerging risk in California. Here’s why
- Scientific Reports: Disparities in the impact of drought on agriculture across countries
